Mark Vincent Looper, 59 of Lawrence, Kansas passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas. Graveside services will be held at Duncan Cemetery on Friday, August 11, at 2:00 P.M., with Leonard Keele officiating. Graveside services are under the direction of Don Grantham Funeral Home. Mark was born on February 25, 1958 in Muskogee, Oklahoma to Charles and Billie M. (Case) Looper. Mark was a talented and gifted Architect. Most recently, he worked as the Director – Store Planning/Design at Payless ShoeSource in Topeka, Kansas. He led a worldwide team through creativity, collaboration and empowerment. Mark truly loved design.Mark was a wonderful man, who had a positive impact on our world. He is loved and missed.Mark is survived by his loving husband, Joao Lacerda, Jr., his mother, Billie Looper, his brothers, David Looper and wife Rita of Duncan, John E. Looper and wife Patti of Petaluma, Calif. numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles V. Looper. Contributions in Mark’s memory may be made to JDRF Kansas City Chapter 215 W. Pershing Road Ste.300 Kansas City, MO 64108Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.granthamfuneralhomes.com